Indoor Recreation Facility Projects

Current Projects

The Kinsmen Leisure Centre is tentatively slated to receive improvements beginning in Spring 2018, pending final Council budget approval. Facility improvements will focus on the addition of a universal change room and mechanical upgrades to the kid’s pool and whirlpool. A third part of this project includes the structural repair of the exterior wall in the kid’s pool.

As a result of the construction there will be minor service modifications to the kids pool and whirlpool areas, however it is not anticipated to substantially affect the offering of swim lessons. More lessons would be offered at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre while work in the kid’s pool area takes place. No facility closure is anticipated for this work.

Residents are invited to provide feedback on the current universal and specialty change rooms at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre, so we can determine which design features work well, and what could be done better at KLC.

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Completed Projects

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Construction of the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre began in Summer 2014. The final facility design was based on extensive public engagement that occurred as part of developing the Aquatic Strategy and is part of the County’s Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy.

The new leisure centre features all of the great programming that you have come to love at the Kinsmen Leisure Centre to better meet our residents' needs for swimming lessons and for aquatic and therapeutic fitness.

The Government of Alberta invested $21 million from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative towards the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Strathcona County provided the balance of funding towards the total project cost of $29 million. The leisure centre is also the product of a collaborative partnership between Elk Island Catholic Schools and Strathcona County, with the leisure centre physically connected to the Archbishop Jordan High School.

Renovations to the Clubhouse provide more flexible community meeting and event space through the addition of a second level that overlooks the course. Golfers have been enjoying a much improved Clubhouse and banquet space.

For the Arena, new spaces on the south end include a new zamboni and ice plant room. The Arena also included a number of upgrades including modifying the refrigeration system, dressing room and rink boards as required. The newly renovated facility will now accommodate off-season dry surface use. The Arena and all major construction at the Broadmoor is now complete.

Construction on the Complex is complete. You can now enjoy the new spaces as an inviting place to gather and be active! The Complex now offers a new arena, wellness centre and fitness track for fitness, group fitness classes, recreational skating and indoor playground opportunities.

Thanks to Strathcona Minor Hockey who received a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant from the Government of Alberta to assist the County with the floor replacement.

Completed Strategies

The Ardrossan Community Recreation Master Plan received positive nods from community members who participated in its review. On December 8, 2009, Strathcona County Council formally approved this plan that guides the development of future recreation facilities, parks and open spaces in Ardrossan.

The plan's time frame is 2010 to 2023. Funding for the various proposed elements is determined through the annual budget process. Community partnerships are important to the timely and full implementation of the plan.

For further information, please contact Recreation, Parks and Culture at 780-467-2211.